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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is known for its stunning coastline and beautiful islands, offering a variety of tourism opportunities.
The United Arab Emirates has dozens of islands divided into two types of islands, natural islands and artificial islands whose design is beyond imagination and recorded in the Guinness World Record.
Here are some popular islands in the UAE:
1. The World Island: An ambitious project consisting of 300 man-made islands shaped like a world map, The World Island is also located in Dubai. It aims to offer luxury resorts, private residences, and entertainment options. As of now, some islands are completed and accessible.
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2. Palm Jumeirah: Located in Dubai, Palm Jumeirah is an artificial palm-shaped island famous for its luxury resorts, villas, and beach clubs. It features iconic landmarks such as Atlantis, The Palm hotel, and Aqua venture Waterpark.
3. Crescent Moon Island In Dubai:
Its map looks like a crescent moon, clear water reflecting sunlight, activity-filled island, such as, sea fishing, jet ski, paragliding.
4. Sir Bani Yas Islands: Situated in Abu Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas Island is the largest natural island in the UAE.
It is home to the Arabian Wildlife Park, where you can spot various exotic animals, like Arabian oryx, the island offers eco-friendly resorts, activities like nature walks, horse riding, wildlife drives,, and snorkelling.
5. Saadiyat Islands: Another island in Abu Dhabi, Sasdiyat island is renowned for its pristine beachfront and cultural attractions. It houses landmarks like the Zayed National Museum and the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the upcoming Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island also offers luxury resorts and golf courses.
6. Marawah Marine Biosphere Reserve:
Located off the coast of Abu Dhabi, it is an important natural island known for its rich biodiversity and archaeological sites. The island is recognized as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and offers opportunities for snorkelling, diving, and exploring ancient sites.
7. Dalma island (Abu Dhabi):
Inhabited island for more than 3500 years ago, it turned into a privileged tourist place, having previously been a very important centre for the pearl trade, and also an important for pearl hunting, the island has an airport that makes the movement of passengers from and to island easier than sailing.
8. Yas Island: Located in Abu Dhabi, Yas Island is a popular destination known for Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, and the Yas Marina circuit, which hosts the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. It also features luxury hotels, golf courses, and a public beach.
9. Shark Island in Sharjah:
The perfect place for diving fans is mini Maldives, lots of marine organisms, such as sea turtles, sea anemone, sharks, coral, and so on.
10. Al Marjan Islands (Ras Al Khaimah): four islands which are designed with high professionals, to be dedicated to enjoy all the marine activities.
When it comes to tourism in the UAE islands, visitors can enjoy luxury accommodations, pristine beaches, water sports, vibrant nightlife, shopping malls, and cultural activities.
Each island has its own unique attractions and experiences to offer, some of them like The World Island will take you on a stunning journey, such as, from Siberian Island to Australian Island within a few minutes, literally you'll go around the world in minutes.